What type of property is 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD last sold for £280,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The current EPC rating for 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft). That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME8 7HD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is in council tax band E.

Where is 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD located?

6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD sits in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham. It falls within the ME8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

Police records around 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD show an average of 192 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest primary school to 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Thames View Primary School (472m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Rainham Mark Grammar School (556m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD?

The closest bus stop to 6 Cranford Close, ME8 7HD is Danson Way, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Rainham (Kent) Rail Station, 852m away.

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6 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Cranford Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

6 Cranford Close is a detached house in Rainham, Gillingham, Gillingham (ME8 7HD). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £463,000 sits 65.4% above the 2012 sale of £280,000. Last sold in July 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. At 109 m² it's 24.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (145 m² median across 34 EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2012

EPC improved fromB81toC78

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Cranford Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7HD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Cranford Close has no planning applications on record.

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6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£463,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 July 2012Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME8 7HD: £610,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME8 7HD

On the street

Versus other Cranford Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Cranford Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,569

Street avg £3,014

On par

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 2 Hubbards Cottages, Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham

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1 Cranford Close, Rainham

ME8 7HD

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Gillingham district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

192/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Danson Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Thames View Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME8 7HD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME8 7HD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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